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Large crowds ventured to Marshall County on Friday to see the world’s largest operating steam engine in action. Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 made a whistle stop east of Argos.

Those planning to catch a glimpse of the Big Boy steam engine in Argos on Friday should note a slight change in plans.

Those who drive through the Osceola area have a chance to weigh in on the future of its railroad crossings. Public listening sessions will be held on Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Moran Elementary School.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 is on a coast-to-coast tour, through a partnership with Norfolk Southern. The trip will include brief “whistle-stops" on June 5 in Argos and July 16 in Knox.

The South Bend Redevelopment Commission earlier this month approved hiring a consultant to study whether a passenger platform can be built between existing tracks, and assess whether the passenger tunnel under the tracks is still structurally sound for passenger access. The city also plans to seek federal funding for design and planning.

Because of space limitations, the overpass may need to be built over both the railroad tracks and Lincolnway at Ash Road.

St. Joseph County Economic Development Executive Director Bill Schalliol says the county could be years away from construction

Norfolk Southern, the tracks' owner, killed an effort 20 years ago to move Amtrak downtown

Michiana firefighters and EMS workers are getting some hands-on training on handling railroad accidents involving hazardous materials this week after…